IMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology and IMP - Research Institute of Molecular Pathology are two of the leading biomedical research institutes in Europe, focusing on cutting-edge functional genomics, stem cell technologies, and molecular mechanisms underlying complex biological phenomena. Both institutes are located at the Vienna BioCenter, a vibrant cluster of universities, research institutes, and biotech companies in Austria. IMBA and IMP are basic research institutes of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the leading national sponsor of non-university academic research.

Senior Research Ethics Officer

The Ethics & Biosafety group covers a broad range of ethics topics and provides support related to IMBA’s and IMP’s human and animal research ethics and biosafety compliance applications. Our aim is to continuously develop, implement, and monitor ethical standards in research and to promote awareness for upholding ethical standards and regulatory requirements in science.

In this role you will be responsible for

• Ensuring ethical oversights in research with cells, tissues, animals and biosafety to ensure responsible, safe and inconsistent conduct.  
• Managing and handling the collection and submission of necessary reports. 
• Providing administrative support to IMBA’s and IMP’s research ethics committees.
• Contributing to the enhancement of ethics processes.
• Promoting awareness for the importance of ethical standards and codes of conduct throughout the institution.  
• Organization of internal workshops, outreach and training activities, including guidance on ethical matters. 

Your profile:

• PhD in biology or related fields and experience in ethics, animal research, compliance, research service and administration.  
• Demonstrated work ethic, high standards of research and personal integrity is a must. 
• Research-orientated mindset, interested in supporting colleagues.
• Effective in communicating with researchers to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.   
• Working collaboratively as part of a team, sharing information and ideas. 
• Commitment to the highest international academic standards of responsible conduct in research. 
• Excellent German and English communication skills (written and oral) and  
• IT skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, databases and workflow applications, Jira/Confluence etc.) are required. 

We offer:

IMBA and IMP are equal opportunity employers. We offer a young, dynamic, and international working environment and the opportunity to make an important contribution to basic biomedical research. The operating language of the institutes is English. We provide a competitive compensation package starting an annual gross salary of € 69062, adjustable to qualification and experience. We aim to fill this position as soon as possible.

Please apply via our job portal. Application Deadline: July 15, 2025. Depending on the number of applications received, the deadline may be extended to August 31, 2025. Applications should include a CV, a letter of motivation, and contact details for two referees.

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